Matt Robson (footballer, born 1887)

Matt Robson
Personal information
Full name Matthew Henry Robson
Date of birth 1887
Place of birth Gateshead, England
Height 5 ft 10+12 in (1.79 m)
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Washington United
Wallsend Park Villa
1909–1916 Lincoln City 121 (3)
Scunthorpe & Lindsey United
Boston Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Matthew Henry Robson (1887 – after 1919) was an English professional footballer who made 121 appearances in the Football League playing for Lincoln City. He played as a wing half.

Robson was born in Eighton Banks, Gateshead, which was then in County Durham. He began his football career with Washington United and Wallsend Park Villa in his native north-east of England, before joining Football League Second Division club Lincoln City. He made his debut in a goalless draw at home to Grimsby Town in September 1909, and remained with the club until the First World War interrupted competitive football. After the war, he played for Scunthorpe & Lindsey United and Boston Town.